Zip code 27929: Currituck, North Carolina

Q: What city is zip code 27929?

27929 is assigned to Currituck, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 27929 in?

27929 is in Currituck County, North Carolina.

Q: What is the population of 27929?

About 3,281 people live in 27929, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 27929?

The median household income in 27929 is $132,713.

Q: What zip codes are near 27929?

The closest zip codes to 27929 are 27956, 27950, 27973, 27917, 27923.

Residential delivery areaCurrituck CountyEastern Time

Population

3,281

Median household income

$133K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$430K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,417/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

40.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

15 sq mi

212 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 27929

27929 is a small-town zip code in Currituck, North Carolina (Currituck County), covering 15 sq mi of land. About 3,281 people live here, or 212 per square mile. The median resident is 40.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $132,713 a year, 64% above the national median of $80,734. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $429,500, or 3.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 93% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,417 a month.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 38.2 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; construction and repair; and healthcare.

How 27929 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans20%
99th
U.S. 6.2% · NC 7.4%24th of 801 in NC
Homeownership rate93.1%
98th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · NC 66.6%44th of 788 in NC
Average commute38.2 min
96th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · NC 25.1 min36th of 771 in NC
Government workers25.8%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · NC 13.8%80th of 798 in NC
Broadband access96.9%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · NC 90.1%53rd of 788 in NC
Median household income$132,713
90th
StrengthU.S. $80,734 · NC $72,38820th of 748 in NC
Self-employed workers12.8%
82nd
U.S. 10% · NC 9.8%213th of 798 in NC
Per capita income$53,930
78th
U.S. $44,673 · NC $41,38588th of 799 in NC
Healthcare workers11.5%
76th
U.S. 9.7% · NC 9.5%212th of 798 in NC
Residents under 1825.1%
75th
U.S. 22% · NC 21.8%158th of 802 in NC
Median earnings per worker$56,865
70th
U.S. $49,666 · NC $46,279102nd of 788 in NC
Median home value$429,500
66th
U.S. $332,700 · NC $288,90091st of 757 in NC
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · NC 9.9%450th of 797 in NC
Residents 65 and older18.3%
63rd
U.S. 17.2% · NC 17.2%459th of 802 in NC
Median age40.2
59th
U.S. 38.9 · NC 39.1504th of 802 in NC
Unemployment rate5.1%
54th
U.S. 5.2% · NC 4.7%304th of 799 in NC
Median gross rent$1,417
51st
U.S. $1,413 · NC $1,228112th of 688 in NC
Bachelor's degree or higher31.9%
50th
U.S. 35.7% · NC 35.7%241st of 799 in NC
Tech workers2.3%
39th
U.S. 3.8% · NC 3.9%298th of 798 in NC
Housing vacancy4.8%
31st
U.S. 10.1% · NC 12.5%725th of 789 in NC
Income inequality (Gini)0.406
25th
U.S. 0.483 · NC 0.477551st of 781 in NC
Work from home8%
22nd
U.S. 15.1% · NC 16.3%465th of 799 in NC
Population density212/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · NC 221/sq mi339th of 802 in NC
Diversity index27
20th
U.S. 61.4 · NC 58.4609th of 802 in NC
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · NC 9.1%558th of 802 in NC
Population3,281
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · NC 10,730,404502nd of 802 in NC
Rent-burdened renters29.4%
4th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · NC 48.9%646th of 760 in NC
Poverty rate3.3%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · NC 13%741st of 788 in NC

Measure	27929	Currituck	NC	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in NC
Veterans	20%	15.3%	7.4%	6.2%	99th	24th of 801
Homeownership rateStrength	93.1%	87.3%	66.6%	65.2%	98th	44th of 788
Average commuteWeakness	38.2 min	35.5 min	25.1 min	26.4 min	96th	36th of 771
Government workers	25.8%	23.1%	13.8%	14.5%	96th	80th of 798
Broadband accessStrength	96.9%	91.4%	90.1%	91%	92nd	53rd of 788
Median household incomeStrength	$132,713	$93,511	$72,388	$80,734	90th	20th of 748
Self-employed workers	12.8%	13.7%	9.8%	10%	82nd	213th of 798
Per capita income	$53,930	$46,003	$41,385	$44,673	78th	88th of 799
Healthcare workers	11.5%	5.4%	9.5%	9.7%	76th	212th of 798
Residents under 18	25.1%	21.9%	21.8%	22%	75th	158th of 802
Median earnings per worker	$56,865	$50,232	$46,279	$49,666	70th	102nd of 788
Median home value	$429,500	$378,800	$288,900	$332,700	66th	91st of 757
Uninsured rate	8.7%	8.8%	9.9%	8.4%	64th	450th of 797
Residents 65 and older	18.3%	17.9%	17.2%	17.2%	63rd	459th of 802
Median age	40.2	41.6	39.1	38.9	59th	504th of 802
Unemployment rate	5.1%	3%	4.7%	5.2%	54th	304th of 799
Median gross rent	$1,417	$1,162	$1,228	$1,413	51st	112th of 688
Bachelor's degree or higher	31.9%	30.9%	35.7%	35.7%	50th	241st of 799
Tech workers	2.3%	2.5%	3.9%	3.8%	39th	298th of 798
Housing vacancy	4.8%	30.6%	12.5%	10.1%	31st	725th of 789
Income inequality (Gini)	0.406	0.420	0.477	0.483	25th	551st of 781
Work from home	8%	9%	16.3%	15.1%	22nd	465th of 799
Population density	212/sq mi	117/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	339th of 802
Diversity index	27	29.1	58.4	61.4	20th	609th of 802
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	3.4%	9.1%	14.1%	14th	558th of 802
Population	3,281	30,601	10,730,404	334,922,499	5th	502nd of 802
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	29.4%	48%	48.9%	51.1%	4th	646th of 760
Poverty rateStrength	3.3%	7.5%	13%	12.5%	3rd	741st of 788

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

21%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

40.2

Under 18

25.1%

65 and over

18.3%

Race and ethnicity

White85%
Black5%
Hispanic6%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

9.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,111
Average household size: 3
Family households: 81.2%
Married couples: 77.7%
Living alone: 14.7%
Veterans (of adults): 20%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

$100–150k

30%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

27%

Median household income

27929

$132,713

Currituck Co.

$93,511

North Carolina

$72,388

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$53,930

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

3.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

36.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.406

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

27929

$429,500

Currituck Co.

$378,800

North Carolina

$288,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

27929

$1,417

Currituck Co.

$1,162

North Carolina

$1,228

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

96%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,167
Owner-occupied: 93.1%
Vacant: 4.8%
Median year built: 2002
Median rooms: 6.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 29.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

16%

Transit

0.5%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

12%

20–29

30–44

24%

45–59

24%

60+

20%

Average commute

38.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

26%

Construction and repair

16%

Healthcare

12%

Office and admin

Sales

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Production

Education

Arts, media and sports

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Food service

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

14%

Retail

11%

Education

11%

Public administration

11%

Other services

10%

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Manufacturing

Health care and social assistance

Finance, insurance and real estate

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

0.8%

Admin, support and management

0.4%

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$56,865

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

25.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	27929	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$70,508	$74,888
Service	$31,544	$26,804
Sales and office	$56,200	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,366	$49,199
Production and transportation	$90,208	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

34%

Some college

20%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 95.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 31.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
Households with broadband: 96.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 87.8%
No internet access: 1.7%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Currituck
State: North Carolina
County: Currituck County
Center point: 36.4392° N, 76.0165° W
Land area: 15 sq mi
Water area: 13 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 27929

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
27956	Maple, NC	2.8 mi	117	—	$473,300
27950	Knotts Island, NC	4.9 mi	1,796	$88,250	$290,300
27973	Shawboro, NC	5.2 mi	1,117	$86,375	$322,200
27917	Barco, NC	5.9 mi	725	—	—
27923	Coinjock, NC	6.8 mi	745	$69,289	$291,400
27916	Aydlett, NC	9.3 mi	1,258	$79,329	$453,200
27958	Moyock, NC	9.7 mi	14,408	$112,177	$404,900
27921	Camden, NC	11 mi	5,063	$94,473	$341,000
27965	Poplar Branch, NC	11 mi	648	$63,542	$334,000
27927	Corolla, NC	12 mi	1,199	$120,568	$714,700
23457	Virginia Beach, VA	12 mi	4,814	$116,250	$571,000
27974	Shiloh, NC	14 mi	858	$80,395	$228,500

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Questions about 27929

What city is zip code 27929?

27929 is assigned to Currituck, North Carolina. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 27929 in?

27929 is in Currituck County, North Carolina.

What is the population of 27929?

About 3,281 people live in 27929, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 27929 in?

27929 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 27929?

The median household income in 27929 is $132,713.

What zip codes are near 27929?

The closest zip codes to 27929 are 27956, 27950, 27973, 27917, 27923.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 27929, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.